Sustainability

Are you looking for healthier, vegan, more natural or simply eco-friendly beauty products? Learn to make them yourself!

This introduction will teach you how to get started. We’ll make some 100% natural products together so you can see how easy it is!

Are you looking for healthier, vegan, more natural, or simply eco-friendly haircare products? You can avoid harsh polluting chemicals, and live more sustainably by learning to make them yourself! This hands-on class will teach you how to make 2 natural shampoos at home: a liquid shampoo with gorgeous essential oils, and a plant-based, 100% organic, shampoo!

The role of renewable forms of energy generation in combating climate change is undeniable and pretty well understood by most people. Yet many myths surrounding the efficiency and reliability of renewable energies such as solar power persist – some of these myths even enter into political discourse, influencing the voting public. In this class you will learn the low down on renewable energy, the different types – wind power, hydro power, solar power and storage.

This class has been designed to show you a different purpose for your jeans – enabling them to have another life carrying booty of a different kind – come and make a purse that is strong, creative and works as a sampler for future remaking projects.

This class will kick start you into the wonderful world of quilting
By the time you finish you will know your fat quarters from a Bargello and many of the obscure acronyms in between – all you will need to bring is your ability to hand sew, and a good sense of humour.

Join the war on waste and cut down on your use of single use plastic by using beeswax wraps to cover food and carry snacks. In this fun class you will learn how to make your own. We will learn how to make beeswax wrap using organic beeswax and cotton fabric. Bring along an old cotton shirt (anything but white!) and we will make your own reusable beeswax wraps.

By now we know that vegan pasta and vegan pizza (hold the cheese!) is easy enough – but what about classic italian staples like Mozzarella and Tiramisu?
In this class a quick, delicious vegan Mozzarella ball will be demonstrated. Mozzarella Bruschetta will then be tasted by all. Next we will all make our own serve of Tiramisu to enjoy in class.

Macramé, or the art of knotting, is having a swift revival since the 70s. However there are new, stunning macrame styles people are creating such as macrame feathers, tassels or free-flowing styles … Feathers are one of the most popular ones. You can use them for key rings, wall art, handbag decorations.. even earrings! In this class we’ll learn how to make them and you’ll go home with your first one.

Think of embroidery as drawing – but with thread! It’s an inexpensive and meditative craft that you may just find yourself falling in love with. Once you have gotten the basics down, you’ll be able to create heartfelt embroidered pieces (think cushion cases, gift wraps, jam jar lids…) for yourself and loved ones.

Join the war on waste and cut down on your use of single use plastic by using beeswax wraps to cover food and carry snacks. In this fun class you will learn how to make your own. We will learn how to make beeswax wrap using organic beeswax and cotton fabric. Bring along an old cotton shirt (anything but white!) and we will make your own reusable beeswax wraps.